03 March, 2011

It was the Academy Awards weekend in Southern California. And with the exception of the Vanity Fair Oscar party, it might have been one of the hottest tickets in Los Angeles last weekend. Even better than an invitation from Elton John, it was an invitation from Ronda Carman. I was pleased to be included amongst a gathering of designers who had all been invited for a luncheon to celebrate the 120th anniversary of SFERRA. On a bright, beautiful Sunday afternoon, there was a combination of great friends as well as designers whose work I have always admired - with the spectacular Hutton Wilkinson as our host and guide through his historic home in Beverly Hills - simply known throughout the design world as Tony Duquette's Dawnridge.

(Truth be told, I actually have a few friends that DID get invited to Elton John's party. And frankly, I'm totally jealous. lol)

SFERRA began in Italy as a purveyor of fine Italian-made lace in 1891. The company’s industrious founder, GennaroSferra left Italy for business travel in the United States at the turn-of-the-century in hopes of attracting a market for his intricate Venetian lace cuffs and collars. He found his clientele in the well-heeled guests who frequented the grand seaside resorts that once dotted the East Coast from Maine to Palm Beach, and traveled regularly up and down the coast to sell his exquisite goods.

SFERRA now serves more than 600 of the finest luxury specialty linen and home accent stores worldwide who carry its premium Italian sheeting and top-of-bed lines. Within North America, SFERRA is proud to count Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Horchow, and Bloomingdale’s among its stable of discerning customers.

Bright table linens - and custom monogramed cocktail napkins provided by SFERRA for each of the guests.

A delicious luncheon. And sparkling company.

There's something somewhat magical about spending an afternoon with such an army of creative people. Sharing inspirations. Laughing. Toasting each other's successes. Lending advice. And basking in the glow of our amazing surroundings.

It looks like so much fun and what a treat to be at such an amazing place!! It must take several visits to Dawnridge to absorb it all. Everyone looks so great... Stacy so totally chic and original! Wonderful photos. ; )

OK - I don't think that I have ever been more jealous in my whole life. The house looks fabulous and I am huge Tracy Porter fan, so the combination of the two is making me light up like a big green Grinch!!! Tell Me - Tell Me!!! What do I need to do to ride on your coattails (as exquisite as they usually are) to these events!!!

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Welcome to the musings of interior designer/stylist Scot Meacham Wood - living in San Francisco and working on projects across the United States. Following are images that inspire me, events that delight me, and anything that brings a smile to my face.